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Clarence A. Rotz (Al)

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Publications
Process modeling of ammonia volatilization from ammonium solution and manure surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (05-Sep-09)
The sustainability of organic dairy production in the U.S. - (Other)
Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J. 2009. The sustainability of organic dairy production in the U.S. Presentation at the 60Th annual meeting of the European Association for Animal Production. Available at: http://www.eaap.org/Barcelona/Papers/published/20_Rotz.pdf
Dissociation and ammonia mass transfer from ammonium solution and dairy cattle manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chaoui, H., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T. 2009. Dissociation and ammonia mass transfer from ammonium solutions and dairy cattle manure. Transactions of the ASABE. 52(5)P1695-1706.
Simulation of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Dairy Farms to Assess Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
2. Chianese, D.S., C.A. Rotz and T.L. Richard. 2009. Simulation of carbon dioxide emissions from dairy farms to assess greenhouse gas reduction strategies. Trans. ASABE 52(4):1301-1312.
Grazing can reduce the environmental impact of dairy production systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J., Skinner, R.H., Dell, C.J., Kleinman, P.J., Schmidt, J.P., Bryant, R.B. 2009. Grazing can reduce the environmental impact of dairy production systems. Forage and Grazinglands. Available: www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2009/impact/
Measuring Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Silage - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Montes, F., Hafner, S.D., Rotz, C.A. 2009. Measuring Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Silage. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 096184.
Simulation of Methane Emissions from Dairy Farms to Assess Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
3. Chianese, D.S., C.A. Rotz and T.L. Richard. 2009. Simulation of methane emissions from dairy farms to assess greenhouse gas reduction strategies. Trans. ASABE 52(4):1313-1323.
Simulation of Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Dairy Farms to Assess Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chianese, D.S., C.A. Rotz and T.L. Richard. 2009. Simulation of nitrous oxide emissions from dairy farms to assess greenhouse gas reduction strategies. Trans. ASABE 52(4):1325-1335.
Silage and whole-farm nutrient management - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2009. Silage and whole-farm nutrient management. In: Proceedings International Silage Conference, July 27-29, 2009, Madison, WI. 2009 CDROM
Characterization and measurement of VOC emissions from silage - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Montes, F., Hafner, S.D., Rotz, C.A. 2009. Characterization and measurement of VOC emissions from silage. In: Proceedings International Silage Conference, july 27-29, 2009, Madison, WI. 2009 CDROM.
Modeling emissions of volatile organic compounds from silage - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A. 2009. Modeling emissions of volatile organic compounds from silage. In: Proceedings International Silage Conference, July 27-29, 2009, Madison, WI. 2009 CDROM.
Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Dairy Production - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Powell, J.M., Rotz, C.A., Weaver, D.M. 2009. Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Dairy Production. In: Grignani, C., Acutis, M., Zavattaro, L., Bechini L., Bertora, C., Marino Gallina, P., Sacco, P., editors. Proceedings of the 16th Nitrogen Workshop - Connecting different scales of nitrogen use in agriculture, June 28 - July 1, 2009, Turin, Italy. p. 241-242.
Carbon footprint of dairy production systems - (Abstract) - (05-May-09)
Modeling emissions of volatile organic compounds from silage - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Hafner, S.D., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A. 2009. Modeling emissions of volatile organic compounds from silage. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 095967.
Exploring Viable Dairy Farm Strategies for Coping with Rising Corn Grain Prices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghebremichael, L.T., Veith, T.L., Cerosaletti, P.E., Dewing, D.E., Rotz, C.A. 2009. Exploring economically and environmentally viable northeastern US dairy farm strategies for coping with rising corn grain prices. Journal of Dairy Science. 92(8):4086-4099.
The Environmental Impacts of Grazing in Dairy Production - (Abstract)
Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J., Skinner, R.H., Dell, C.J., Kleinman, P.J., Schmidt, J.P., Bryant, R.B. 2009. The environmental impacts of grazing in dairy production. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings, June 21-23, 2009, Grand Rapids, MI. 2009 CDROM.
The sustainability of organic dairy production in the U.S. - (Abstract)
Rotz, C.A. 2009. The sustainability of organic dairy production in the U.S.[abstract]. Abstracts for the 60th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Animal Production. p. 230.
Estimated Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Representative Northeastern Dairy Farm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chianese, D.S., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T.L. 2009. WHOLE FARM GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS: A REVIEW WITH APPLICATION TO A PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY FARM. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(3):431-442.
DairyGHG: a tool for evaluating the greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint of dairy production systems - (Abstract)
Rotz, C.A., Montes, F. 2009. DairyGHG: A tool for evaluating the greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint of dairy production systems [abstract]. Proc. Joint Annual Meeting of the ADSA CSAS and ASAS, July 12-16, 2009, Montreal, Canada. p. 147-148
The Dairy Greenhouse Gas Model: A Tool for estimating greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon footprint of dairy production systems - (Other)
Rotz, C.A. 2009. The Dairy Greenhouse Gas Model: A Tool for estimating greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon footprint of dairy production systems. Northeast Pasture Consortium Fact Sheets. p. 1.
The Integrated Farm System Model: A Tool for Whole Farm Nutrient Management Analysis - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2008. The Integrated Farm System Model: A Tool for Whole Farm Nutrient Management Analysis. Proceedings of American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists. Section 6.
Comparison of Two Pasture Growth Models of Differing Complexity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skinner, R.H., Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A. 2008. Comparison of Two Pasture Growth Models of Differing Complexity. Agricultural Systems. 99:35-43.
The Dairy Greenhouse Gas Emission Model: Reference Manual - (Other)
Rotz, C.A., Chianese, D.S. 2008. The Dairy Greenhouse Gas Emission Model: Reference Manual. Version 10. Available: http://www.ars.usda.gov/sp2UserFiles/Place/19020000/DairyGHGReferenceManual.pdf.
Whole-farm simulation to determine effective conservation practices - (Abstract)
Veith, T.L., Rotz, C.A. 2008. Whole-farm simulation to determine effective conservation practices. Proceedings of American Chemical Society National Meeting. Paper #1210774.
Simulating Methane Emissions from Dairy Farms - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Chianese, D.S., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T.L. 2008. Simulating Methane Emissions from Dairy Farms. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). St. Joseph, MI. Paper No. 084098.
Can Grazing Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairy Farms? - (Trade Journal)
Sedorovich, D., Rotz, C.A. 2008. Can Grazing Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairy Farms? The Forage Leader, Winter Issue. p. 5-7.
Process Modeling of Ammonia Volatilization from Ammonium Solution and Manure Surfaces - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Montes, F., Rotz, C.A., Chaoui, H. 2008. Process Modeling of Ammonia Volatilization from Ammonium Solution and Manure Surfaces. Proceedings: 2008 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International Meeting (ASABE). Providence, Rhode Island, June 29-July 2, 2008. ASABE Paper No. 083584.
Dissociation and Mass Transfer Coefficients for Ammonia Volatilization Models - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Chaoui, H., Montes, F., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T. 2008. Dissociation and Mass Transfer Coefficients for Ammonia Volatilization Models. Proceedings: 2008 American Society of Agriculgural and Biological Engineers International Meeting (ASABE). June 29-July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island. ASABE Paper No. 083802.
Assessing Manure Management Strategies Through Small-Plot Research and Whole-Farm Modeling - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garcia, A.M., Veith, T.L., Kleinman, P.J.A., Rotz, C.A., Saporito, L.S. 2008. Assessing manure management strategies through small-plot research and whole-farm modeling. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 63(4):204-211.
Grass-Based Dairy Production Provides a Viable Option for Producing Organic Milk in Pennsylvania - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Karsten, H.D., Weaver, R.D. 2008. Grass-Based Dairy Production Provides a Viable Option for Producing Organic Milk in Pennsylvania. Online. Forage and Grazinglands. doi:10.1049/FG-2008-1212-01-RS.
Integrated Farm System Model: Reference Manual, Version 2.1 - (Other)
Rotz, C.A., Corson, M., Coiner, C. 2007. Integrated Farm System Model: Reference Manual, Version 2.1. Available: http://ars.usda.gov/naa/pswmru.
Can Grazing Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairy Farms? - (Abstract)
Sedorovich, D., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T. 2008. Can Grazing Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairy Farms? Proc. American Forage and Grassland Conference. American Forage and Grassland Council, Elmhurst, IL. Abstract No. 1627.
Whole-Farm Evaluation of Phosphorus Crystallization as a Dairy Farm BMP - (Abstract)
Garcia, A., Veith, T.L., Rotz, C.A., Bowers, K.E. 2007. Whole-Farm Evaluation of Phosphorus Crystallization as a Dairy Farm BMP [abstract]. Northeast Agricultural and Biological Engineering Conference. p. 1.
Predicting Management Effects on Phosphorus Loss from Farming Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sedorovich, D.M., Rotz, C.A., Vadas, P.A., Harmel, R.D. 2007. Predicting management effects on phosphorus loss from farming systems. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. 50(4):1443-1453.
Economic analysis of forage mixtures for pastures - (Popular Publication)
Sanderson, M.A., Corson, M., Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J. 2007. Economic analysis of forage mixtures for pastures. Project Grass Magazine. P. 4-6.
Modeling Integrated Farm Systems: A Tool for Developing more Economically and Environmentally Sustainable Farming Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2007. Modeling Integrated Farm Systems: A Tool for Developing more Economically and Environmentally Sustainable Farming Systems. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems. August 13-15, 2007. Curitiba, Brazil.
Organic dairy production systems in Pennsylvania: a case study evaluation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Kamphuis, G.H., Karsten, H.D., Weaver, R.D. 2007. Organic dairy production systems in Pennsylvania: a case study evaluation. Journal of Dairy Science. 90:3961-3979.
Evaluating new manure application technologies to balance environmental and agronomic objectives in no-till crop production - (Abstract)
Beegle, D., Kleinman, P.J., Dell, C.J., Schmidt, J.P., Rotz, C.A., Allen, A. 2007. Evaluating new manure application technologies to balance environmental and agronomic objectives in no-till crop production. Soil and Water Conservation Society Abstracts.
Economic and Phosphorus-related Effects of Precision Feeding and Forage Management Modeled at a Farm-scale - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghebremichael, L.T., Cerosaletti, P.E., Veith, T.L., Rotz, C.A., Hamlett, J.M., Gburek, W. 2007. Economic and Phosphorus-Related Effects of Precision Feeding and Forage Management at a Farm-scale. Journal of Dairy Science. 90(8):3700-3715.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairy Farms - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Sedorovich, D.M., Rotz, C.A., Richard, T.L. 2007. Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dairy Farms. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 074096, St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.
Environmental and Economic Comparisons of Manure Application Methods on Dairy Farms - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A., Kleinman, P.J., Dell, C.J., Schmidt, J.P., Beegle, D. 2007. Environmental and Economic Comparisons of Manure Application Methods on Dairy Farms. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 074068, St. Joseph, MI:ASABE.
The economics of hay storage - (Popular Publication)
Rotz, C.A. 2007. The economics of hay storage. The Forage Leader. Available: http://data.memberclicks.com/site/afgc/FL_March_April_07_The_Economics_of_Hay_Storage.pdf
Grass-Based Organic Dairy Production Systems in Pennsylvania - (Abstract)
Rotz, C.A., Karsten, H.D., Weaver, R.D. 2007. Grass-Based Organic Dairy Production Systems in Pennsylvania. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings. Elmhurst, IL. CDROM.
Modeling the Nitrogen and Phosphorus Inputs and Outputs of Financially Optimal Irish Beef Production Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crosson, P., Rotz, C.A., O'Kiely, P., O'Mara, F.P., Wallace, M., Schulte, R. 2007. Modeling the nitrogen and phosphorus inputs and outputs of financially optimal irish beef production systems. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(3):369-377.
Integrated Farming Systems Research:Developing Profitable and Environmentally Sound Farming Systems for Animal Production - (Other)
Rotz, C.A. 2007. Integrated Farming Systems Research: developing profitable and environmentally sound farming systems for animal production [abstract]. Northeast Pasture Consortium Meeting Fact Sheet. p.1
Managing Machinery in the Biological Farm System - (Trade Journal)
Rotz, C.A. 2007. Managing Machinery in the Biological Farm System. Resource Magazine. 14(3):4-5.
Adaptation and Evaluation of the Integrated Farm System Model to Simulate Temperate Multiple-Species Pastures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H., Sanderson, M.A. 2007. Adaptation and evaluation of the integrated farm system model to simulate temperate multiple-species pastures. Agricultural Systems. 94(2):502-508.
Greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Sedorovich, D.M., Rotz, C.A. 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms. In: Proceedings College of Engineering Research Symposium, College of Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 2007. CDROM..
Conversion from Corn to Grassland Provides Economic and Environmental Benefits to a Maryland Beef Farm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crosson, P., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A. 2007. Conversion from corn to grassland provides economic and environmental benefits to a Maryland beef farm. Forage and Grazinglands [online]. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2007/beef/
Grassland Models at the Farm Scale - (Abstract)
Rotz, C.A., Corson, M.S. 2006. Grassland models at the farm scale. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. Paper No. 174-3.
Comparison of Plot Studies and Farm Simulations for Different Manure Management Strategies - (Abstract)
Garcia, A., Veith, T.L., Rotz, C.A., Kleinman, P.J. 2006. Comparison of Plot Studies and Farm Simulations for Different Manure Management Strategies [abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society Proceedings. p. 27.
Predicting Management Effects on Ammonia Emissions from Dairy and Beef Farms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Oenema, J. 2006. Predicting management effects on ammonia emissions from dairy and beef farms. Transactions of the ASAE. 49(4):1139-1149.
Whole Farm Management to Reduce Nutrient Losses from Dairy Farms: a Simulation Study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Oenema, J., Van Kuelen, H. 2006. Whole farm management to reduce nutrient losses from dairy farms: a simulation study. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 22(5):773-784.
Economic Analysis of Forage Mixture Productivity in Pastures Grazed by Dairy Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanderson, M.A., Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J. 2006. Economic analysis of forage mixture productivity in pastures grazed by dairy cattle. Electronic Journal of Forage and Grazinglands. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/fg/.
Evaluating Warm-Season Grass Production in Temperate Pastures: a Simulation Approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H. 2006. Evaluating warm-season grass production in temperate-region pastures: A simulation approach. Agricultural Systems. 93(1-3):252-268.
Validation of a Sub-Model of Forage Growth of the Integrated Farm System Model - Ifsm - (Proceedings/Symposium)
De Assis, A.G., Corson, M.S., Lopes, F.F., Rotz, C.A. 2006. Validation of a sub-model of forage growth of the Integrated Farm System Model - IFSM. In: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Science, July 24-27, 2006, Joao Pessoa PB. 2006 CDROM.
Poor Harvests Can Steal Your Alfalfa - (Trade Journal)
Rotz, C.A. 2006. Poor harvests can steal your alfalfa. Hoard's Dairyman. 151(5):359.
Storage Can Make Or Break a Harvest - (Trade Journal)
Rotz, C.A. 2007. Storage can make or break a harvest. Hoard's Dairyman. 152(10):379.
Process-Based Modeling of Gaseous Emissions from Dairy Farms - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2006. Process-based modeling of gaseous emissions from dairy farms. Western Dairy Air Quality Symposium. p. 3-5.
Benefits of Measuring and Budgeting Pasture Forage - (Popular Publication)
Sanderson, M.A., Rotz, C.A. 2006. Benefits of measuring and budgeting pasture forage. Hoard's Dairyman. 151(4):133.
Environmental and Economic Evaluation of Grass and Corn Based Production Systems on a Maryland Beef Farm - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Crosson, P., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A. 2006. Environmental and economic evaluation of grass and corn based production systems on a maryland beef farm. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. Vol. 15. CDROM.
Managing the Farm for Economic and Environmental Sustainability - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A., Veith, T.L. 2006. Managing the farm for economic and environmental sustainability. In Proceedings The John M. Airy Symposium: Visions for Animal Agriculture and the Environment. p. 1-12.
Postharvest Changes in Alfalfa Quality - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2005. Postharvest changes in alfalfa quality. Proceeding of th 35th California Alfalfa and Forage Symposium. p. 253-262.
Implications of Forage Management on Farm Profitability and the environment - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2006. Implications of forage management on farm profitability and the environment. In: Silage for Dairy Farms: Growing, Harvesting, Storing and Feeding. Natural Resources Agricultural Engineering Service. p.8-17.
What About Just Keeping Them in Milk - (Trade Journal)
Zartman, D., Rotz, C.A. 2006. What about just keeping them in milk. Hoard's Dairyman. 151(3):118.
Predicting Management Effects on Ammonia Emissions from Dairy and Beef Farms - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A., Oenema, J. 2005. Predicting management effects on ammonia emissions from dairy and beef farms. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. Paper No. 053054.
Predicting Management Effects on Phosphorus Loss from Farming Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Sedorovich, D., Rotz, C.A., Vadas, P.A. 2005. Predicting management effects on phosphorus loss from farming systems. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. Paper No. 053053.
Verification and Application of a Model to Simulate Yield and Quality of Temperate Multiple-Species Pastures - (Abstract)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A., Skinner, R.H. 2005. Verification and application of a model to simulate yield and quality of temperate multiple-species pastures [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Paper No. A03-Corson135 Poster. CD-ROM file: /techprogram/AM05/P5122.HTM.
The Economically Optimum Grazing Dairy Cow - (Popular Publication)
Rotz, C.A. 2005. Less milk, more profit. The Forage Leader. 10(2):4.
Simulation of Multiple-Species Pastures in Dairy and Beef Production - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A., Skinner, R.H. 2005. Simulation of multiple-species pastures in dairy and beef production. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings. 14:1-5.
Economic and Environmental Feasibility of a Perennial Cow Dairy Farm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Zartman, D.L., Crandall, K.L. 2005. Economic and environmental feasibility of a perennial cow dairy farm. Journal of Dairy Science. 88:3009-3019.
How Much Ammonia Do Dairy Farms Emit? - (Trade Journal)
Rotz, C.A. 2005. How much ammonia do dairy farms emit? Hoard's Dairyman. 150(10):371.
Whole-Farm Perspectives of Nutrient Flows in Grassland Agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Taube, F., Russelle, M.P., Oenema, J., Sanderson, M.A., Wachendorf, M. 2005. Whole-farm perspectives of nutrient flows in grassland agriculture. Crop Science. 45(6):2139-2159.
Predicting Suitable Days for Field Machinery Operations in a Whole Farm Simulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Harrigan, T.M. 2005. Predicting suitable days for field machinery operations in a whole farm simulation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 21(4):563-571.
Evaluating the Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Integrated Farming Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A., Wachendorm, M., Taube, F. 2005. Evaluating the economic and environmental sustainability of integrated farming systems. International Grasslands Congress. 20:378.
Manure Management Choices and Whole-Farm Impact - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2005. Manure management choices and whole-farm impact. In Dairy Manure Management: Treatment, Handling, and Community Relations. Proceedings of the Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service. p. 240-248.
Integrated Farm System Model - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2005. Integrated farm system model. In Dairy Manure Management: Treatment, Handing, and Community Relations. Proceedings of the Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service. p. 219-225.
Modification of the Spur Rangeland Model to Simulate Species Composition and Pasture Productivity in Humid Temperate Regions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H. 2005. Modification of the SPUR rangeland model to simulate species composition and pasture productivity in humid temperate regions. Agricultural Systems. 87:169-191.
A Beef Herd Model for Use in Whole Farm Simulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Buckmaster, D.R., Comerford, J.W. 2004. A beef herd model for use in whole farm simulation. Journal of Animal Science. 83:231-242.
Whole Farm Evaluation of Nutrient Management - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2004. Whole farm evaluation of nutrient management. Animal Nutrition Conference Proceedings. p. 129-136.
Computer Simulation to Evaluate Farm Nutrient Management - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A., Harrison, J. 2004. Computer simulation to evaluate farm nutrient management. Animal Nutrition Conference Proceedings. p. 9-12.
Is Robotic Milking a Viable Option? - (Popular Publication)
Rotz, C.A., Soder, K.J. 2004. Is robotic milking a viable option?. Dairy Digest. 9:4.
Simulation of Warm-Season Grass Pastures in Whole-Farm Systems - (Abstract)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A., Skinner, R.H. 2004. Simulation of warm-season grass pastures in whole-farm systems [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Paper No. A03-corson139-poster.
Predicting the Number of Suitable Days for Manure Spreading Across Wisconsin - (Abstract)
McCrory, D.F., Saam, H., Powell, J.M., Jackson-Smith, D.B., Rotz, C.A. 2004. Predicting the number of suitable days for manure spreading across Wisconsin [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 6277.
Precision Pays - (Popular Publication)
Sanderson, M.A., Rotz, C.A. 2004. Precision pays. The Forage Leader.p. 14.
The Integrated Farm System Model: a Tool for Developing More Economically and Environmentally Sustainable Farming Systems for the Northeast - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2004. The integrated farm system model: A tool for developing more economically and environmentally sustainable farming systems for the Northeast. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. p. 1-11.
Whole Farm Impact of Increasing Corn Silage Cutting Height - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A., Harrison, J.H., Nennich, T.D. 2004. Whole farm impact of increasing corn silage cutting height. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. 13. CDROM.
Harvesting and Storage Systems for Hay and Haylage - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2004. Harvesting and storage systems for hay and haylage. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. 13. CDROM.
Economic and Environmental Feasibility of a Four-Year Lactation Model - (Abstract)
Zartman, D.L., Rotz, C.A., Crandall, K.L. 2004. Economic and environmental feasibility of a four-year lactation model [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 1.
Predicting Suitable Days for Field Operations in a Whole Farm Simulation - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A., Harrigan, T.M. 2004. Predicting suitable days for field operations in a whole farm simulation. Proceedings of American Society of Agricultural Engineers. p 1-12.
Protein-Binding Polyphenols Enhance Nitrogen Cycling and Profitability of Dairy Farms - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Grabber, J.H., Broderick, G.A., Sullivan, M.L., Hatfield, R.D., Powell, J.M., Rotz, C.A., Muck, R.E., Ehlke, N.J. 2004. Protein-binding polyphenols enhance nitrogen cycling and profitability of dairy farms. In: 228th ACS National Meeting, August 22-26, 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2004 CDROM.
Impact of Forage Condensed Tannins on Protein Utilization and Nitrogen Cycling on Dairy Farms: a Progress Report - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Grabber, J.H., Broderick, G.A., Powell, J.M., Rotz, C.A., Ehlke, N.J., Davidson, C., Hymes Fecht, U.C., Massingill, L.J., Niemann, K.M., Vellekson, D. 2004. Impact of forage condensed tannins on protein utilization and nitrogen cycling on dairy farms: a progress report. In: American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings. Volume 13, June 12-16, 2004, Roanoke, Virginia. 2004 CDROM.
Hay Harvest and Storage - (Book/Chapter)
Rotz, C.A., Shinners, K.J. 2007. Hay Harvest and Storage. In: Barnes, R. F., Moore, K. J., Nelson, C. J., Collins, M. editors. Forages, volume 2: The Science of Grassland Agriculutre. Sixth Edition. Ames, Iowa: Blackwell Publishing. p. 601-616.
Use of a Dairy Whole Farm Phosphorus Balance Education Tool (Dairy Wfpbet) to Teach Dairy Producers and Their Advisers Nutrient Management Concepts at the Whole Farm Level - (Abstract)
Harrison, J.H., Nennich, T.D., Rotz, C.A. 2004. Use of a dairy whole farm phosphorus balance education tool (dairy wfpbet) to teach dairy producers and their advisers nutrient management concepts at the whole farm level. Journal of Dairy Science. 87(Suppl. 1):248.
Should I Consider Robotic Milking? - (Trade Journal)
Rotz, C.A. 2004. Should I consider robotic milking?. Hoard's Dairyman. 149(19):733.
Equipment and Processes to Speed Hay Drying - (Other)
Rotz, C.A. 2003. Equipment and processes to speed hay drying. Extension Publications. 9:1.
Management to Reduce Nitrogen Losses in Animal Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A. 2004. Management to reduce nitrogen losses in animal production. Journal of Animal Science. 82(E. Suppl.):E119-E137.
Adapting a Rangeland Model to Predict Pasture Composition and Growth in Temperate Climates - (Abstract)
Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Skinner, R.H. 2003. Adapting a rangeland model to predict pasture composition and growth in temperate climates [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. Paper No. C06-corson372710-poster. 2003 CDROM.
Simulating Seasonal Species Composition and Growth Dynamics in Grass/legume Pastures - (Abstract)
Skinner, R.H., Corson, M.S., Rotz, C.A., Sanderson, M.A. 2003. Simulating seasonal species composition and growth dynamics in grass/legume pastures [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. Paper No. A03-skinner116181-poster. 2003 CDROM.
The Integrated Farm System Model: a Tool for Whole Farm Analysis in Grassland Agriculture - (Abstract)
Rotz, C.A. 2003. The integrated farm system model: A tool for whole farm analysis in grassland agriculture [abstract]. Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. Paper No. C06-rotz464396-oral. 2003 CDROM.
Whole-Farm Management to Reduce Nitrogen Losses from Dairy Farms - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A., Oenema, J., Van Keulen, H. 2003. Whole-farm management to reduce nitrogen losses from dairy farms. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. Paper No. 032154.
Economic Impact of Automatic Milking Systems on Dairy Farms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotz, C.A., Coiner, C.U., Soder, K.J. 2003. Economic impact of automatic milking systems on dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science. 86(12):4167-4177.
How to Maintain Forage Quality During Harvest and Storage - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2003. How to maintain forage quality during harvest and storage. Dairy Seminar Proceedings Western Canada. 15:227-239.
Whole Farm Impacts of Automatic Milking Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2003. Whole farm impacts of automatic milking systems. Dairy Seminar Proceedings Western Canada. 15:355-365.
Management to Reduce Nitrogen Losses in Animal Production - (Abstract)
Rotz, C.A. 2003. Management to reduce nitrogen losses in animal production [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 86(1):128.
Use of a Dairy Whole Farm Nutrient Balance Eduation Tool (Dairy Wfnbet) to Teach Dairy Producers and Their Advisers About Nutrient Management Concepts at the Whole Farm Level - (Abstract)
Harrison, J.H., Nennich, T., Gillies, J., Rotz, C.A. 2003. Use of a dairy whole farm nutrient balance education tool (DAIRY WFNBET) to teach dairy producers and their advisers about nutrient management concepts at the whole farm level. Journal of Dairy Science. 86(1):163.
Effectiveness of Equipment to Speed Hay Drying - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Rotz, C.A. 2003. Effectiveness of equipment to speed hay drying. Pennsylvania Grazing and Forage Conference Proceedings. p. 17-22.
Tannin-Containing Alfalfa: a Way to Improve Nitrogen-Use and Profitability of Dairy Farms? - (Abstract) - (17-Jul-02)
Economic and Environmental Implications of Small Grain Production and Use on Pennsylvania Dairy Farms - (Proceedings/Symposium)
ROTZ, C.A., ROTH, G.W., STOUT, W.L. ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF SMALL GRAIN PRODUCTION AND USE ON PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY FARMS. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS MEETINGS PAPERS. 2002. Paper No. 021069. 11 pp.
Economic Impact of Automatic Milking Systems on Dairy Farms - (Proceedings/Symposium)
ROTZ, C.A., COINER, C.U., SODER, K.J. ECONOMIC IMPACT OF AUTOMATIC MILKING SYSTEMS ON DAIRY FARMS. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS MEETINGS PAPERS. 2002. Paper No. 023114. 11 pp.
Production and Feeding Strategies for Phosphorus Management on Dairy Farms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ROTZ, C.A., SHARPLEY, A.N., SATTER, L.D., GBUREK, W.J., SANDERSON, M.A. PRODUCTION AND FEEDING STRATEGIES FOR PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT ON DAIRY FARMS. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 2002. v. 85(11). p. 3142-3153.
Economic and Environmental Impacts of Utilizing a Total Mixed Ration in Pennsylvania Grazing Dairy Herds - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Soder, K.J., Rotz, C.A. 2002. Economic and environmental impacts of utilizing a total mixed ration in Pennsylvania grazing dairy herds. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings. 11:212-216.
An Integrated Farm System Model for Evaluating Alternatives in Crop, Dairy and Beef Production - (Proceedings/Symposium)
ROTZ, C.A., BUCKMASTER, D.R., COMERFORD, J.W. AN INTEGRATED FARM SYSTEM MODEL FOR EVALUATING ALTERNATIVES IN CROP, DAIRY AND BEEF PRODUCTION. AMERICAN FORAGE AND GRASSLAND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2002.
Should I Grow and Feed Soybeans? - (Trade Journal)
ROTZ, C.A., ROTH, G.W., SODER, K.J. How Soybeans fit on dairy farms?. HOARD'S DAIRYMAN. 2002.
   
 
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